- Substantial family house early 1800's, listed GII +
- Elegantly proportioned rooms and abundant period features +
- Accommodation is arranged over 2 floors extending over 6500 sq ft +
- Versatile and beautifully appointed +
- Garaging and outbuildings +
- Equestrian friendly with stable block, paddock +
- Mature gardens and grounds, including fishing rights +
- Well placed for easy access to the local towns of Darlington (4 miles), Yarm (10 miles) and Northallerton (12 miles). +
- EPC Rating = D +
An impressive Grade II listed former rectory with impressive grounds and far reaching southerly views across the River Tees and North Yorkshire countryside
Description
The Old Rectory is a gracious house built from sandstone ashlar under a Welsh Slate roof and stands will in a commanding position on the village green with mature grounds. To the rear there are spectacular views over the gardens, the tennis court below, and beyond that, to the River Tees
A grand entrance hall leads to two reception rooms of classic proportions and to a study. An inner hall leads to a stunning, extensive living kitchen which is beautifully appointed (enjoying the benefit of underfloor heating). Adjoining is the family sitting room and a large laundry room as well as a shower room.
From the hall a grand sweeping staircase leads up to the bedrooms with four beautifully appointed bathrooms. There is a further (sixth) bedroom that forms part of the integral apartment which may be used separately from the main house.
It has additional separate entrance on the ground floor and boasts a large sitting room, bathroom and kitchen.
The house flows well and throughout there is a high standard of decoration with the property enjoying a lot of natural light.
Outside, there is a good range of brick-built outbuildings including the original stables and storage sheds. There is a spacious double garage.
Location
Hurworth-on Tees is one of the most sought-after villages in the region located on the boundary of County Durham and North Yorkshire and the Old Rectory is one of the few significant period homes overlooking the historic and spacious Green (which is central to the like of the village)
The village has excellent local amenities, there being good primary and secondary schools, a doctor's surgery with pharmacy, a dentist, a village shop and a lot more besides including the renowned Bay Horse dining pub and restaurant and luxurious 5* Rockcliffe Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Course